#007 "I Love Being a Coach - So What Now" With Gediminas Migonis, ACC

Transition from corporate career to sold-out coaching practice with Gediminas Migonis, ACC | ICF ACC & Marshall Goldsmith SCC coaching specialist 🚨Join the community by the coaches for the coaches on the Skool platform: https://www.skool.com/coaching-journe... To connect with Gediminas: LinkedIn:   / migonis   In this episode of our "I Love Being a Coach - So What?" series, we sit down with executive coach Gediminas Migonis to explore the challenging but highly rewarding transition from a stable corporate career to a full-time coaching practice Gediminas openly shares his personal journey - from initially struggling to find clients on his own, to successfully booking his calendar six months in advance. The discussion provides a practical roadmap for aspiring coaches on how to financially prepare, build the right systems, and find the community support necessary to thrive. Key Moments & Topics Discussed: Introduction & Taking the Leap: Gediminas discusses leaving his 11-year corporate career and navigating the tension of losing a stable monthly salary Why Skip the "Side Hustle": Exploring why Gediminas chose to transition fully into coaching rather than juggling it alongside a corporate job, largely to protect his core family values and time The Secret to a Fully Booked Calendar: Discover why trying to build a business alone often leads to failure, and how joining a dedicated business mentorship program helped Gediminas get fully booked for six months Misconceptions & Financial Safety: Why it is a mistake to expect instant results. Gediminas shares his criteria for financial safety, recommending a 9 to 12-month financial deposit before making the leap The "50% Rule": A practical milestone for leaving your job safely—wait until you know the exact system to consistently generate 50% of your corporate salary through coaching for at least three months in a row Business Mentors vs. Personal Coaches: Understanding that a business mentor will give you the actionable system, but you still need your own personal coach to work through the limiting beliefs and fears that stop you from executing it Three Steps to Start Today: Gediminas shares three immediate actions for aspiring coaches: find your ideal client, start communicating your value across all channels, and join a supportive community Join the Community: Check the links below to connect with Gediminas directly on LinkedIn, and don't forget to join the free Hub4Coaches community to continue the discussion and access more resources for your coaching journey!